Dyslexia affects workers' memory as well as literacy

?Employers must realise dyslexia can affect memory as well as reading and writing, according to Nancy Doyle, research fellow at Birkbeck, University of London

Art Markman: Understand cognitive science to work better

Neuroscience can help people better understand themselves and colleagues, according to academic and author Art Markman

Claire Fox: Productivity problem down to UK firms' fear of failure

A panel at the CIPD's Festival of Work debated the impact that investment in training and tech, management skill levels, and CEO pay have on UK productivity

Few employee volunteers 'very satisfied'

Employers must do more to ensure staff involved in employer supported volunteering (ESV) have positive experiences, according to research

Employees who 'fit in' more productive

Cultural fit has a large bearing on productivity and attrition, but this is still a blind spot for HR

Control as a self-preservation mechanism

In this series of columns we're asking HR professionals to help get the conversation going on HR's own mental health by sharing their personal experiences

Unemployment falls but wage inequality rises

While UK unemployment hits another record low, the TUC warns of wage inequality between sectors

Trust is the foundation of business

Trust is an important business currency and needs to be reflected right through an organisation’s behaviours and actions

HR stress levels could be costing organisations millions

Our exclusive research calculated the likely cost of stress-related presenteeism among HR practitioners

Firms risk alienating staff with disruption plans

Organisations mustn't overlook their people when undergoing changes to prepare for the future of work, according to research from Mercer

Staff working three extra days each month

Almost one in eight (79%) office-based staff work on average 20.4 hours (almost three full working days) beyond their contracted hours each month, sapping their productivity and wellbeing

Basic pay expectations rise in private sector

Skills shortages have put pressure on wages and upped starting salaries in the private sector, while the public sector struggles to keep up